Subordinating Conjunctions & Complex Sentences

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing the relationship between them.

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Give three examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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Examples include: although, because, since.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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The independent clause is 'we went for a walk.'

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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It introduces a dependent clause and indicates the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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Complete the sentence with a subordinating conjunction: 'I will go to the park __________ it stops raining.'

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if.

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Which of the following is a correct complex sentence? 'I like ice cream because it is sweet.'

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Correct.

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What punctuation is used before a dependent clause when it starts a sentence?

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A comma is used before the dependent clause.

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Complete the sentence: '_________ I finish my homework, I can play video games.'

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Once.

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What is the function of the word 'although' in a sentence?

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It introduces a contrast between two ideas.